A follow upon my earlier post about the new coffee shop with local owner (original post: https://faranginbangkok.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/starbucks-in-thailand-and-a-new-coffee-shop/ ) named Re-Café that is located close to a Starbucks: things appear to be going very well for Re Cafe. I stopped in for a cup of coffee this afternoon, it was close to full with a mix to Thai and farang customers.
A walk past Starbucks revealed only a small crowd.
Re Cafe has expanded their offerings to include beer being served in the early evening and lunch items. I have not tried the evening beer or Lunch, but numerous people were eating today.
Bangkok needs more local businesses to keep the offerings unique, I hope Re Cafe continues to succeed (apparently) and more small, local businesses open and provide a local options for food, clothing and entertainment.
An earlier follow up post about Starbucks and Re-Café:
https://faranginbangkok.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/a-new-coffee-shop-vs-starbucks-epilogue/
Farang ( ฝรั่ง) In Bangkok 
Wow great post I love it.
dear customer,
welcome back. sorry we missed you again. please say hi the next time you come. ask for khun pu or khun toy.
thank you always, we’ll keep trying.
re-cafe